MOSCOW, 2 Apr. The high level of average duration in Japan can be explained by regular consumption of meat, according to InoSMI, citing Toyo Keizai. This effect is achieved due to the production of serotonin and, as a result, an improvement in mood when eating meat, says a Japanese psychiatrist Hideki Wada. In old age, it is necessary to maintain motivation for physical activity, otherwise the exacerbation of diseases becomes more frequent. The doctor refutes the statement about the benefits of a plant-based diet for those over 70, and states that one in five Japanese suffers from a lack of protein. Meat also contains an excess of the amino acid tryptophan, which is responsible for the production of the “hormone of happiness.” Also, in the absence of meat in the daily diet, cholesterol levels are greatly reduced, which leads to a lack of testosterone, which is required not only for the synthesis of sex hormones, but also responsible for motivation and concentration. In addition, testosterone is thought to be responsible for delivering serotonin to the brain.Read the full text of the article at InoSMI >>
